Alaska’s Paradise Charters

Alaska's Paradise Charters
PO Box 439
3262 Sharatin Road
Kodiak, AK 99615
ph: 907-512-2712 Office
alt: 907-942-0402 Cell
akparadisecharters@yahoo.com

Services and Rates

2009 Charter Rates

Exclusive Full Day Fishing-

A full day (Avg. 9 hours) exclusive fishing charter for up to 6 persons is $1,200.00. Exclusive means that only your party will be on the boat, no other fishermen will be booked. This is often the best value and ensures that your party boats all of the fish!

Exclusive Half Day Fishing-

A half day (Avg. 5 hours) exclusive fishing charter for up to 6 persons is $750.00.

Non-exclusive Full Day Fishing-

A regular (non-exclusive) full day fishing charter is $275.00 per adult. Non-exclusive means that this charter may include other anglers or small groups.

Non-exclusive Half Day Fishing-

Half day (non exclusive) fishing charters cost $175.00 per adult.

* Please read Other Considerations below for important details!

Other Considerations-

To cover expenses, a minimum of two adult fares are required on all full and half day non- exclusive fishing charters. The captain and crew are not allowed to retain any fish. Local sales tax (6.00%) and state license fees are not included in our prices. Children 15 and under do not require a fishing license. Please consult ADF&G for licensing info and fishing/hunting regulations.

Fish Processing-

Fish processing is not included in the price of the charter. We (and most other operators in Kodiak) have found that by utilizing one of several local seafood processors who specialize in sport caught fish, our customers receive the absolute best service and quality product. Special charter rates apply and average about $1.65 per pound on the finished product (filleted, vacuum bagged and flash frozen). They also box and ship your fish upon request. Another positive aspect of utilizing the processors is that it allows us to stay out and fish a little longer! If you choose to clean your own fish, cleaning tables are available at both harbors.

Other Charters-

Eco-Tours (sightseeing, whale watching and wildlife viewing) charters average about 4 hours. Exclusive 4 hour tours (up to 6 persons) cost $500.00- and may be your best deal.  A non-exclusive 4 hour cruise costs $150.00 per adult. Longer trips may be arranged. At least 3 adult fares are required in order to sail on all trips. 2009 ECO-TOUR SPECIAL: Each adult may bring one child 15 and under for free on a space available basis (minimum 3 paying adults required). Snacks and drinks are provided on all sightseeing cruises. All wildlife viewing is performed safely and legally with great care taken to avoid disturbing the animals.

Reservations-
Reservations may be made at any time, but sooner is usually better than later- to ensure that your desired date(s) is/are available. When making reservations and planning your trip, try to leave some flex days in your schedule in case of bad weather. We can't go if a storm blows! In the event of a weather cancellation we will do our best to reschedule you on the next available day. The Captain reserves the right to cancel any time the weather/ sea conditions are deemed unsafe. In the event of a weather cancellation, all deposits will be returned in full if we are unable to work you in on another day.
  No reservations? Call us! If we have room we will gladly accomodate you! If we are booked up we will refer you to other quality operators in our area who may be able to take you.

Deposits and Cancellations-
A 25% deposit is required in order to hold your reservations. Deposits may be made by personal check, bank check or money order (never mail cash!) If you need to cancel, you can do so up to 30 days from your scheduled trip without penalty (you will receive your full deposit back). Cancellations less than 30 days from scheduled departure may result in forfeiture of deposit if we are unable to rebook your spot (we will do our best).

Discounts-

Military: All Active Duty, Retired and Veterans of Foreign Wars receive a 15% discount on individual fares or 10% off of exclusive charters. Please let us know when booking if you qualify!

Children under the age of 16 receive a 10% discount when accompanied by an adult.

Seniors: All folks over 60 receive 10% off on all fishing and sightseeing charters.

Exclusive charters- only one discount (10%) allowed for the whole party.
Non-exclusive charters- One discount per person on all non exclusive charters.
Good Stuff to Know:

All trip lengths are from showtime (usually 0730) to our return to the dock. Running times to the fish, whale watching, and wildlife viewing areas vary from as little as 30 minutes to more than an hour, depending on what we are after, where they are at, weather, sea conditions and so forth. All full day charters include lunch, drinks and snacks. All half day charters include drinks and snacks. Please feel free to bring any food or comfort items you may require (within reason). Dress WARM, wear layers that can be easily shed. A light rain suit is highly recommended as is waterproof footwear. We want you to be comfortable and enjoy yourself! "The Wild Life" has a comfortable heated cabin, private head (potty), satellite stereo system, cook stove, emergency and first aid equipment, radios, radar, chart plotter, fish finder, great tackle and a good looking captain, none of which will matter (except the heater) if you don't dress properly!

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Hope kisses the King...
After
Father and son team Jonas (L) and Terry (R) boated some great fish on our first trip of the 2008 season...
Nice Fish Steve!
A trip to the scales...

Flying fish... er... cetacean...
A humpback gives us a show...
A local resident enjoys a little Kodiak sunshine...

'Spy Hopping' This Humpback comes up to take a peak.
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